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2024 Kia Seltos, 2023 Kia Soul Recall: Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy…

NHTSA campaign 23V830000 · Air Bags · filed Dec 22, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
3K
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Jan 31, 2024

The defect

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.

The risk

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

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The fix — what to do

Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
KiaSeltos2024
KiaSoul2023

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V830000 (manufacturer number SC289). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.